Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system.

All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

We have great work ahead of us, and it needs devotion and much, much energy. To grow, to discover, we need involvement.

When you fight, if it is a real fight, use every tool that you have, use your whole body. Use your fists, your legs, your fingers, your head if you have to, and hit them in every vulnerable spot, the balls, the eyes etc. to win.

Having totality means being capable of following "what is," because "what is" is constantly moving and constantly changing. If one is anchored to a particular view, one will not be able to follow the swift movement of "what is.

Practice all movements slow and fast, soft and hard; the effectiveness of Jeet Kune-Do depends on split-second timing and reflexive action, which can be achieved only through repetitious practice.